At the Qionglin banquet, the queen proposed to the emperor that she wanted to summon Situ Jin to be a concubine, but Emperor Wu couldn't make up his mind for a while, and was just stopped by Liang Rengong. Things finally calmed down for the time being.

Situ Yan ordered someone to lift the 21-string guzheng he brought, adjusted the timbre, and prepared to start playing.

Gonggong Gao lowered his body and leaned down to the emperor's side, "Your Majesty, Miss Situ is ready!" ”

"Let's get started!"

"Let's go!" With the cry of the duck of the father-in-law, Situ Yan plucked the strings lightly, and the sound of the piano clanging like flowing water instantly resounded throughout the banquet.

The song "Spring and White Snow" is not as intense and shocking as "Ambush on All Sides". is not as ups and downs and lively as "Mountains and Flowing Water". But it exudes a psychic and delicate atmosphere. It's easier for everyone to understand and immerse themselves in it, without being too public.

After all, there are not only vassals and elegant ministers at this banquet, but also many generals who only know how to gallop and kill. A piano piece can tug at everyone's heartstrings, even if it is not a Mahayana masterpiece, but it is enough to move the capital.

At the end of the song, the civil and military officials, the new science and technology jinshi were still unsatisfied, and applause was everywhere. Even Emperor Wu praised it three times. "Good, good, good. Enjoy! ”

Situ Yan stepped forward with her skirt and knelt down on the hall, "The people's daughter thanked the emperor for his favor, but the people's daughter didn't ask for a reward, and she still had a reluctant request in her heart, begging the emperor to listen!" ”

"Oh, let's hear it!" Emperor Wu was still overjoyed, and when he saw Situ Yan's refusal to appreciate, he inevitably felt a trace of anger in his heart, but after all, he had spoken first, and he would not make small mistakes with Situ Yan. Only then did he endure it, just waiting to see what Situ Yan was asking for. If this woman doesn't know the height of the sky and asks for some thoughts, it is exactly what the emperor wants. Deal with it directly.

Situ Yan understands that her move is risky, after all, if the emperor refuses to listen and does not want to listen, then she will offend Long Yan, but she will be killed, fortunately she made the right bet this time.

Take a deep breath. Calm yourself down, then kneel on the ground and bow your head to plead, "Your Majesty." Now Haiyu is leveling, the people are happy, although the family is enough, but the world is complicated. The emperor was exhausted. My brother can get the emperor's own order. When I first entered the court, every time I thought about it, I felt it! Situ Yan first sang praises to the emperor, and when she saw that the emperor's deep brows were slightly relaxed, she knew that this Emperor Wu was also a person who liked to be flattered. Then he said what he was thinking. In fact, it's not that Emperor Wu likes to listen to flattery, as long as people like to listen to good words. Otherwise, there would be no need for the word "disobedient".

"My brother has been studying since he was a child, and he has been reading since he was a child, and he has gone through hardships and abandoned his pen when he was in his prime. Later, the emperor was able to abandon martial arts and follow the literature, and he was taught by Mr. Gongsun. Don't forget to forge ahead. But now he is helpless to the king, and he has no faith in his late mother, and his brother is the only bloodline of the Situ family, and he has a marriage contract with Miss Gongsun Yu, the granddaughter of Mr. Gongsun, how can he be comfortable and be that loyal, faithless and unrighteous person. Today, I am fortunate to have the love of the five princesses, the queen's relatives, I really deserve it, and I ask the emperor to understand the sincere heart of the brother for the country! Situ Yan talked about what was moving, and she didn't forget to shed a few tears of sadness, which made her words a little more convincing.

The more Emperor Wu listened, the more shocked he became, he only thought that Situ Jin's writing was outstanding, but he didn't know what his sister said. Not only did he pay more attention to Situ Yan.

Duanmu Xuan almost jumped out when Situ Yan refused the reward, if it wasn't for his father Liang Rengong pulling him, I'm afraid that people would have rushed to Situ Yan's side at this time. And Situ Jin and Li Sanlang clenched their fists nervously, as long as the emperor was slightly displeased, the two of them would rush up to block the knife for Situ Yan.

And the queen originally thought that Situ Yan was from one small family, and wanted to rely on her piano skills to perform and ask for a reward, but she didn't want her to do this because she was all for her brother, and she didn't like to look at Situ Yan twice.

Duanmu Guifei knew that this woman would be the future hostess of the Guogong Mansion, so she didn't think about it, thinking that her nephew had chosen a woman from a small family, how could it be helpful to the Guogong Mansion in the future, but she didn't want this woman to not only be talented and beautiful, but also have a courage that even she can't match. not only gave Grandpa Guo an approving look.

Everyone in the hall was happy and sad, sad and frightened, but Situ Yan was calm and bowed his head and said nothing. What she wants to say has already been said, it depends on what Emperor Wu means.

Emperor Wu was surprised, but also thought of a thing, Situ Jin is a talented learner, if he is called as a concubine, he cannot be an official in the court, and he can only receive an idle position in the future, which would not violate his intentions. As soon as I thought of this, I couldn't help but like this Situ Yan a little more.

But he didn't immediately follow Situ Yan's meaning, "Do you know that if you can marry the royal family, how many people can't ask for it?" ”

"Brother Fubo, I don't dare to accept the queen's kindness, I just want to be full of scriptures, and the people have nothing to do, please ask the emperor to learn clearly!"

"Hahaha, what a new champion, I really didn't choose the wrong one. Although your brother and sister lost their mother when they were young, they have a strict family style. And his sister is bold and careful, and she is a brother. Okay, I am an adult, I will give marriage, pass on the decree, and the new champion Situ and Mr. Gongsun's granddaughter Gongsun Yu will get married on a certain date! ”

The emperor decreed the marriage, but it fulfilled Situ Jin and Gongsun Yu, and a crisis was turned invisible by Situ Yan. "Thank you, Lord Longne!" Situ Jin had already burst into tears and knelt on the ground. The little sister saved him again, and he didn't know how much love and kindness he owed this sister in this life.

Li Sanlang also looked at the stubborn little figure with red eyes, only such a woman is what he loves, and he can even ignore his life for the person he cares about. All he could do was protect her and guard her, even if he could only watch from afar.

Duanmu Xuan took a deep breath, and then he put down his heart, but he was still staring at Situ Yan, afraid that Emperor Wu would have some branches.

And Liang Rengong and Mr. Gongsun met their eyes, and they bet all their bets on a little girl, but they didn't expect her to change the emperor's mind in just a few words. It seems that the honor and disgrace of the two mansions in the future are probably tied to her.

Just when everyone was waiting for Emperor Wu's next will, they saw movement on Da Situ's side. Duanmu Xuan had been guarding against Cheng Feng, and when he saw Da Situ getting up, he hurriedly bent his knees forward.

"Chenduan Muxuan. I also want to ask the emperor to give me a marriage! ”

"Oh, Ziheng is very rare! I heard that the Duchess of the Kingdom invited a famous lady in Beijing to enter the mansion for the sake of your family, but you didn't even look at it, why did you come to ask for my will today? ”

"'My Fair Lady Gentleman!' Situ Zhuangyuan's sister, the woman does not let her eyebrows, and even his mentor Mr. Sun praises her well. It can be seen that there are indeed outstanding points. The minister has long passed the age of the crown, and now there is nothing in the house, so he is really ashamed of his father. I hope the emperor will be fulfilled! ”

Da Situ got up, and before he could take a step, he let Duanmu Xuan seize the opportunity, so he had to sit down again. glanced at his son. This son is almost crazy for this girl. He didn't want his son to marry this girl, but it wouldn't hurt if he could marry into the door and be a noble concubine, so he accepted his son's request. Now that he is preempted by the prince of the Guogong Mansion, he took advantage of his wishes.

Cheng Feng was so hateful that he bit out blood from his mouth, but he had lost the opportunity, it depended on what the emperor meant.

Emperor Wu hesitated, after all, with the background of the Guogong Mansion, it was really inappropriate to marry a commoner woman. Although Szeto Jin is high school. can only be sealed as a six-grade Hanlin, where can such a background be worthy of the minister of the dynasty.

Intentionally glanced at Liang Rengong. After all, he didn't want Liang Rengong to marry another family member, which would only make him more jealous. But if Liang Rengong objected, he would not be able to make an order.

Situ Yan knelt on the ground at this time, eager to give Duanmu Xuan a punch, she hated being at the mercy of others the most in her life, and she also turned her back to Da Situ, so she didn't see Cheng Feng's actions. thought that Duanmu Xuan's move was taking advantage of people's danger. But she just refused the reward, and if she refuses to marry again at this time, I am afraid that she will directly fall to the ground. I had to swallow my anger and beg Emperor Wu not to agree.

Seeing Emperor Wu looking at him, Liangren Gong hurriedly stepped forward and knelt in front of his son, "The emperor is sage, the old minister also likes this little girl very much, please ask the emperor to give the dog a marriage!" ”

Emperor Wu was overjoyed in his heart, but also had a trace of doubt, it stands to reason that Liang Rengong supports the Seven Princes and should oppose this family business, but he doesn't want him to speak out yet, Liang Rengong actually took the initiative to ask for marriage. glanced at Duanmu Guifei, and saw that she was also at a loss, knowing that this matter was not premeditated for a long time, Xu is Duanmu Xuan really fell in love with this woman at first sight.

There were doubts in his heart, but the people in the hall were waiting for his will, and Liang Rengong was kneeling at the bottom of the steps, so he couldn't think about it carefully.

"Since even Liang Rengong is interested in this woman, I also wish to be an adult, and immediately make a decree to marry, but I see that this woman is still young, and I am afraid that I will have to wait a few more years to reach the first, so this family matter will wait until she has done the first gift and then complete the marriage! Aiqing is flat! ”

"Thank you, Lord Ron!" Duanmu father and son took the order and thanked him for getting up. Situ Yan had a splitting headache, she just played a song and said something for her brother, so she sold herself. But now she can't resist the order, and the lives of the two brothers are still in the hands of others.

"The minister's sister, Emperor Xie, Longen!" Seeing that Situ Yan was reluctant to salute, Situ Jin knew that the little sister was afraid that she was really angry, but it was important to save her life at the moment. Hurriedly pulled the little sister. Li Sanlang sighed, the little sister had nothing to do with him after all.

Situ Yan was pulled by Situ Jin, and then she recovered from her anger, saluted in a panic, and inadvertently knocked the ring on her hand on the ground, making a golden and jade sound.

Emperor Wu was still thinking about the intention of Liang Rengong's move, but he was awakened by this crisp sound, and couldn't help but look for prestige, this hope didn't matter, even he couldn't help but stand up.

"Your Majesty!" Seeing that the emperor was out of shape, Gonggong Gao hurriedly reminded him.

"Situ Yan, come forward!" Where does Emperor Wu care if he is out of shape, if he is not mistaken, what Situ Yan is wearing on his hand is what he has in mind.

"Yes!" Situ Yan was shocked, thinking that she had failed to receive the order in time just now, which made the emperor displeased, so she hurriedly lifted her skirt and took two steps forward, and was just about to kneel down to salute, when she heard Emperor Wu say again, "You come before the jade steps!" ”

"Yes!" Situ Yan can already be sure this time that Emperor Wu asked her to come closer, not because she showed her intention to refuse marriage, it seems that there is something else. But she asked herself from the beginning of the song, and there was no mistake in her actions. For a while, I couldn't think of what Emperor Wu's intention was?

Duanmu Xuan was also confused, and even Liang Rengong was puzzled. And none of the civil and military officials in the palace could understand what the emperor was thinking.

Situ Yan lifted her skirt and walked to the jade steps, bowing her head and saluting. Before her head touched the ground, she felt a pair of big hands holding her hands, and she was busy refusing, when she saw someone dressed in a yellow robe, known to be the emperor. I had to get up with the force.

"The folk girl has seen the emperor!"

Emperor Wu didn't hear Situ Yan's voice of peace at all, and his eyes were firmly fixed on the ring on Situ Yan's hand. After watching for a quarter of an hour, he stepped back to sit upright.

"Situ Zhuangyuan's original surname was Wu, and because his mother's family was convicted of no male son, he changed his surname to Situ, but is there such a thing?"

"Back to the emperor, there is indeed such a thing!" Situ Jin was asked, and hurriedly bowed his head and replied. Before the little sister was called to the jade step, he didn't know what was going on, and his face was worried and afraid.

"I remember you said that his mother's family was convicted of collaborating with the enemy during the previous dynasty, all because his maternal grandmother was related to the surname Mu of my Wu royal family?"

"Back to the emperor, why the grandfather's family was guilty, the minister really can't know the inside. However, before her grandmother married her grandfather, her surname was Mu! As for the marriage with the royal family, now that my grandmother is gone, the minister has no way of knowing! ”

"Do you know your grandmother's name?"

"My grandmother's surname is Mu Mingshang!" Situ Jin still knows this, after all, there are tablets of ancestors in the ancestral hall of Situ Mansion.

"Mu Shang? Mu Shang? Mu Shang? Emperor Wu read this name over and over again, this name is so unfamiliar, there should be no such person in the records of the royal family Jade Butterfly.

"Your Majesty, do you recognize that Mu Shang?" The queen was displeased, and the emperor not only rejected her proposal just now, but also gave Situ a marriage, and even now even her sister is going to marry into the Guogong Mansion, and it is even more impossible for her and her son to intend to win over the champion of civil and military affairs. And the emperor's move is equivalent to adding connections to the seven princes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this Mu Xiang? In the name of a single word, it can be seen that it must be a descendant, but why doesn't the concubine remember that there is such a person in the royal family? Although Duanmu Guifei is not jealous of this person, she does not have any good feelings.

Compared with these people, Situ Yan thought about it the most, she remembered that Jin Feng said when he died that this ring was originally owned by the Mu family, and judging from the emperor's actions just now, maybe Emperor Wu recognized the thing in her hand, if this was the case, then she would be in great trouble immediately.

Taking advantage of Emperor Wu's inattention, he turned around and gave Duanmu Xuan, Situ Jin and Li Sanlang a look, signaling them not to act rashly no matter what happened. It's just that it is unknown whether the three of them will do what she says.

Under the jade steps, the Seven Princes, who are good friends with the Guogong Mansion, will be more or less worried about Situ Yan. And the prince's party seems to have seen something to take advantage of, and is even ready to move.

Situ Yan knew that there were many mistakes at this time, and the only thing she could do was to respond to all changes with the same, she didn't need to care about others, as long as she put all her mind on Emperor Wu. After all, this person is the only one who has the power of life and death.

All the people who were worried about Situ Yan, including Duanmu Xuan, Situ Jin, Li Sanlang, and even Liang Rengong, Mr. Gongsun, and Chiyu could only watch from afar at this time, and they couldn't do anything. (To be continued.) )